Graders for hire in Chicago, IL

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Leadership6%
    Time Management6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED49%
    Bachelor's degree24%
    Master's degree11%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years18%
  • Current company

    City of Evanston
    United States Army Reserve
    Ardagh Group (Glass Manufacturer)
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years31%
    2-5 years25%

Browse Indeed's database of 429 profiles for Graders in Chicago, IL

Last updated: Aug 3, 2026

Grader: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chicago, IL: $38,831 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $35,831$42,083 yearly

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  • Horizontal Construction Engineer

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DTanker EndorsementOSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Air Brake Endorsement

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceLeadershipOTRTower ClimbingHeavy Equipment Operation
  • Security Guard Officer

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDGuard CardConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperienceConstruction ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
  • Assistant Site Heavy Equipment Manager

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Safety ProfessionalOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class CCPR

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceFront Loader TruckAnalysis Skills
  • Water Worker 1 - Filtration

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementAEDCDLFlagger CertificationAir Brake EndorsementCDL B

    Skills

    GroundskeepingMowingLandscape MaintenanceTree CareTree TrimmingTrimming (Gardening Technique)
  • Machine Operator

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPR

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsICH Q7
  • Machine Operator

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    PERC CardDriver's LicenseCDL BArmed Security LicenseForklift Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSpanish

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What's the average time to fill a grader role?

The average time to fill a grader role is 108 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do graders tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a grader include: communication skills, leadership and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a grader?

Common licenses or certifications for graders include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Forklift Certification.

What are some job titles related to graders?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to graders include: machine operator, water worker 1 - filtration and cook.

What level of education is common for a grader?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a grader in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a grader?

Most graders have 9 years of professional experience.

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